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Alex Burns Biography / Wiki

Alex Burns is an American journalist, anchor and reporter currently working as the head of news for Politico and previously was a national political correspondent for The New York Times and a political analyst at CNN.

In 2008, Burns began working for Politico. Before being hired as a political correspondent in time for the 2016 presidential election, he relocated to The New York Times in 2015 to cover politics for the Metro desk. Burns has also made an appearance on Morning Joe as a guest. In the fall of 2022, he rejoined POLITICO after leaving The New York Times.

This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America’s Future, written by Burns and fellow New York Times reporter Jonathan Martin, was released in May 2022 and covered the final months of Donald Trump’s presidency, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol building.

Alex Burns Age

How old is Burns? He is 40 years old as of 2026. Alex was born on April 3, 1986, in New York City, New York. He celebrates his birthday on 3rd April every year.

Alex Burns Education

Alex studied at Fieldston School. He graduated from Harvard College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2008. ALSO READ: Hanako Montgomery CNN, Bio, Age, Height, Education, Ethnicity, Married, Parents, Salary and Net Worth

Alex Burns Height / Measurements

How tall is Burns? He stands at an average height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.70m). However, information about his other body measurements is currently under review.

Alex Burns Nationality / Ethnicity

Alex holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born and raised in New York City, New York. He is of white/Caucasian ethnicity/heritage.

Alex Burns Parents / Family

Burns was born and raised in New York City, New York. His father served as an elementary school principal, and his mother was an English professor at New York University (NYU).

Alex Burns Wife / Married

Is Alex married? Yes, he is married to MJ Lee, a Senior National Enterprise correspondent for CNN. The couple met while working at Politico. He has two children, Penelope, born in February 2021 and Jamie.

Alex Burns Salary

Burns is an American journalist, anchor and reporter earning an annual salary ranging from $50,000 to $150,000.

Alex Burns Net Worth

Alex is working as the head of news for Politico and previously was national political correspondent for The New York Times and a political analyst at CNN and has an estimated from $4 million and $10 million.

Alex Burns CNN

Burns has been working as the head of news for Politico and previously was national political correspondent for The New York Times and a political analyst at CNN.

In 2008, Burns began working for Politico. Before being hired as a political correspondent in time for the 2016 presidential election, he relocated to The New York Times in 2015 to cover politics for the Metro desk. Burns has also made an appearance on Morning Joe as a guest. In the fall of 2022, he rejoined POLITICO after leaving The New York Times.

This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America’s Future, written by Burns and fellow New York Times reporter Jonathan Martin, was released in May 2022 and covered the final months of Donald Trump’s presidency, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol building.